Niyama Weather
Current conditions
updated 16 min ago- Sky
- Partly cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Calm SE wind
- Rain
- Rain possible
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:59
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Niyama area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Niyama area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Niyama
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Niyama water aerodrome
Niyama Seaplane Base (VR-NIY) serves Niyama on Olhuveli in Dhaalu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. The aerodrome has 2 platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 181 km (97 nm) from Malé, roughly 65 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Niyama Private Islands Maldives.
Like all water aerodromes in the Maldives, operations are daytime VFR only, and conditions on the water — wind, sea state, and tide — decide whether a departure or arrival is comfortable, marginal, or off. Seavion tracks wind and sea state live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources, with modelled tide levels alongside.
Seaplane travel here follows the Maldives' two monsoon seasons. The northeast monsoon (iruvai, roughly December to April) generally brings drier, calmer weather, while the southwest monsoon (hulhangu, roughly May to November) tends to be wetter with stronger winds. Conditions vary day to day.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Niyama?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Niyama takes roughly 65 minutes, covering about 181 km (97 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Niyama?
- Seaplane transfers to Niyama are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Niyama right now?
- Current conditions at Niyama — sky, temperature, wind, lagoon state, UV, and any active MMS alerts — are shown live at the top of this page, refreshed every 15 minutes from Maldives Meteorological Service, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
- Do seaplanes fly to Niyama in bad weather?
- Seaplanes operate daytime VFR only. Wind, sea state, and visibility on the water decide whether a transfer runs, is delayed, or is held. Any active MMS weather alerts for Niyama are shown live above.
- What time do seaplanes stop flying?
- Seaplanes fly in daylight, roughly 06:00 to 18:00 local time. Exact schedules are set by each operator and adjusted for the day's conditions.
- What is the LLI code for Niyama?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Niyama is RMOV, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 204 at 98 NM.
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